Exterior Window Cleaning

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services/Ohio Veterans Home is seeking quotes for quarterly exterior window cleaning services for three buildings within their complex located at 3416 Columbus Ave in Sandusky, OH. The procurement covers cleaning approximately 2,152 windows across the Secrest, Domiciliary, and Giffin/Administration buildings, with three required cleanings per fiscal year. The contract is structured for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, with an option to renew for two additional fiscal years. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 20, 2025, at 10:00 am, which is a prerequisite for bid eligibility, requiring vendors to sign in at the Secrest Main Entrance front desk. The cleaning services must be performed on May 31st, August 31st, and October 31st, with scheduling designed to minimize disruption to building occupants. The award will be determined by the lowest and most responsive bid, with vendors required to submit detailed documentation through OhioBuys, including itemized labor hours, hourly rates, and a comprehensive list of materials and costs.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the State of Ohio Terms and Conditions document suggests standard requirements for equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination regulations. Contractors must comply with ADA and OSHA standards, undergo security check-ins, and maintain strict employee background check protocols. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, contractors must provide 48-hour service notice, work within specified hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding state holidays), and assume responsibility for any property damage or debris removal. The contract includes provisions requiring all services and data handling to occur within the United States, with potential contract termination if offshore services are discovered. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract is capped at a predetermined amount for State Fiscal Year 2025, with potential for renewal and compensation based on submitted rates.